Today, the highly anticipated Hôtel Swexan opens its doors for service. Fusing its Swiss heritage with Texan hospitality (as detonated by its moniker), the hotel was founded on an acute attention-to-detail, service, and best-in-class amenities and design, while also sharing a playful, familial spirit in a way that only a local Texas-born and bred hotel knows how.
Toscana Resort Castelfalfi debuts new restaurant experience ‘Olivina’
Toscana Resort Castelfalfi announces the opening of Olivina, the newest addition to the culinary scene in Tuscany. Olivina, whose name is an ode to what the ancient Etruscans hailed the magnificent green ‘gem of the sun’, aims to be a uniquely immersive Tuscan culinary experience for resort guests, regional travelers, and locals alike. The experience offers a dynamic combination of modern bistro and artisan ateliers comprised of a wine room, delicatessen, bar, bakery, and a cooking show. With a focus on locally sourced, organic ingredients from the Castelfalfi property and province, menus feature venison carpaccio, homemade traditional Tagliolini egg pasta with fresh truffle, and Tuscan Ribollita from the garden.
The Emin Pasha joins the CityBlue Collection in Uganda
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement between Diar Hospitality and The Emin Pasha Hotel commencing June 2023, a prestigious and luxurious 4-star hotel located in the heart of Kampala.
Xin Chao from Danang: IHG Hotels and Resorts debuts voco hotels in Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 18 brands, announces the opening of voco Ma Belle Danang – the first voco hotel in Vietnam and 50th opening globally, in partnership with Tuyet Lien Son Co Ltd.
Radisson Hotel Group announces seven new hotels in Africa for the first half of 2023
Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth in Africa with the signing of seven new hotels, adding over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio. The new hotels expand the Group’s brands, spanning from upscale to premium luxury lifestyle with a new market entry in Gambia and the introduction of new brands in key markets with the first Radisson Collection in Nigeria and Egypt, the first Radisson RED hotel in Nigeria, and the introduction of the Radisson brand in Kenya.
Small Luxury Hotels launches new brand and unveils 22 new member hotels
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is proud to announce the launch of its latest brand campaign, which celebrates the individuality and character of its properties. The campaign, entitled ‘Hotels as Characterful as You,’ highlights how each SLH property has its own distinctive personality that reflects the tastes, and aspirations of its guests.
Mondrian Singapore Duxton opening promotion
The Mondrian era begins in the Lion City with a call to our tribe: get in on the ground floor and be among the first to experience Mondrian Singapore Duxton with our ’Provocative Opening Offer’.
Radisson Hotel Group signs 133-key Radisson hotel in the thriving commercial hub of Bangkok
Radisson Hotel Group will expand its presence in one of Bangkok’s most dynamic downtown districts with the signing of Radisson Hotel Ploenchit Bangkok, formerly known as the Chateau de Bangkok. The 133-key contemporary upscale hotel is located on Soi Ruamrudee, surrounded by upmarket lifestyle malls, restaurants, and a thriving commercial center. The property is situated only 400 meters from the US Embassy and just moments from Ploenchit BTS skytrain station.
IHG continues to strengthen Egypt portfolio with two new signings in Cairo
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has strengthened its partnership with one of the leading developers in Egypt, Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment, to build two more hotels in the capital city — InterContinental West Cairo 205 scheduled for a January 2028 opening and the voco West Cairo 205 Suites, set to open by June 2026.
Hotel Bellevue joins preferred hotels and resorts, expanding its global presence
Lošinj Hotels and Villas is proud to announce that Hotel Bellevue, one of its premier properties in Lošinj, Croatia, has officially joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, as a prestigious L.V.X. collection member. This partnership will enhance the hotel’s international visibility, attract discerning travelers from around the globe, and contribute to the overall growth of the hospitality industry on the idyllic island of Lošinj.
